Our Program staff wish you a healthy, relaxing, and enjoyable summer  - and best of luck to those who recently submitted an application!

Physician Assistant Application Workshop (CASPA)

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Medical Application Workshop (AMCAS/AACOMAS)

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Dental Application Workshop (AADSAS)

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Secondary Application Workshop

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Veterinary Application Walkthrough (VMCAS)

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Interview Workshop

Wednesday August 3, 2022 noon - 1:00, Zoom

**Event details are subject to change as we progress through the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to read future newsletters for any changes or updates.

We would like to extend the opportunity to apply for a Spring 2023 or Summer 2023 undergraduate internship at Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care in Ocala, Florida. We offer comprehensive programs in our ambulatory, hospital and reproduction departments to undergraduate students. Applications can be sent to kgeor@petersonsmith.com. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Apply here.

Consider viewing our Virtual Shadowing program where speakers from various healthcare specialties discuss their journey and clinical practice. This is especially relevant as COVID-19 has limited the exposure to shadowing that would normally be available. Our virtual shadowing sessions are live streamed weekly every Thursday at 7pm CST on our YouTube page. Shadowing sessions are completely free, and no sign-up is required! We have an upcoming session this Thursday, July 7th at 7pm CST

We are looking for qualified applications for the position of Clinical Research Intern to work on cutting-edge research projects that involve treating brachial plexus injuries, treating spinal cord injuries, and restoring function after stroke. Our goal is to provide our patients with the most comprehensive medical treatment and innovative procedures available to restore motion and quality of life. This is an opportunity to gain research experience in our rehabilitation lab, in the clinic with our providers, and in data management/collection. Learn more about the Paralysis Center at www.paralysiscenter.org.

Apply today at to work with the Paralysis Center by filling out this application! Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information or to volunteer, please fill out this short (< 1 min) survey: https://intake.mit.edu/surveys/?s=JPDEXYHJKJ or contact research coordinator Amanda Collison at acolli@mit.edu.

We recently opened up a new program: the Student-Refugee Mentor Initiative (SRMI). The objective of SRMI is to help refugees, immigrants and non-native English speakers improve their English proficiency. As a mentor, students will co-facilitate virtual English classes for 2-3 hours each week at We Speak NYC. Volunteers can earn community service hours and recommendation letters. Here is the link to our Instagram post which includes more details over the application: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6gcq1FQgC/. The application's link is https://forms.gle/dNj8UCRDAd367vgK8 and the deadline is Friday, July 15th at 11:59pm CST.

FriendshipWorks volunteers play an important role in supporting elders with vision loss. Volunteers visit weekly, go for walks, read and sort mail, provide medical and non-medical escorts, and offer emotional support for low-vision elders.

Read more and apply to volunteer here.

Relay for Life of Northeastern is looking for students to join our Event Leadership Team (ELT) for the upcoming 2022-2023 year! Relay for Life is an amazing event on campus that raises money for the American Cancer Society to fund lifesaving research, crucial patient services, and education and prevention initiatives that have helped millions of people.

At this year's past event, 1,700 students turned out for 12 hours to attack cancer and raised over $150K to support research and lifesaving services for cancer patients!

ELT is a group of group of students that meets weekly and works throughout the year to plan Relay, as well as other events on campus to raise awareness for cancer prevention and honor those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. We have a wide variety of positions to apply to, and we welcome students of all years, majors, and backgrounds to be a part of this incredible group!

ELT applications are now open and can be found at the link here. Deadline is July 15.

We are looking for qualified applications for the position of Social Media Intern to manage and create content for the Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the Paralysis Center, a world leader in paralysis reversal. Our goal is to provide our patients with the most comprehensive medical treatment and innovative procedures available to restore motion and quality of life. Learn more about the Paralysis Center at www.paralysiscenter.org.

Apply today at to work with the Paralysis Center by filling out this application! Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Selectives in the Tufts Curriculum

What are Selectives? Listen to our students describe how they discover and pursue their various areas of interest outside of the core curriculum.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

8:00 pm EDT

Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95877269411?pwd=em5aRjZScXJJdTNWdm9oNkE1THdRUT09

Application Basics

Beyond your stats and experience hours, how can you use the application itself to stand out? An open Q&A session with our admissions team.

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

8:00 pm EDT

Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/99402575591?pwd=TTRzVVg1U2dKWmdpRlh1b2RSQ3FFZz09

Where are They Now?

After earning a DVM, what comes next? Are recent alums doing what they envisioned while a student? We’ll catch up with some of our graduates to highlight the paths available with a veterinary degree.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

8:00 pm EDT

Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/91376918499?pwd=eXF0enAyZHpSKzhzMUlQQk0wcGdrdz09

Wellness

Mental and physical wellness are essential to success. Our panel of students and trained professionals will offer a look into challenges facing veterinary students and veterinarians and offer insights into strategies and resources available.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

8:00 pm EDT

Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/93521066714?pwd=UVVjWVp2b3F6SEtLN0YrRUYxb3Y5QT09

Open Q&A

Come armed with your questions about veterinary school and Tufts! Topics may include work opportunities, student wellness, clubs, dual degrees, curriculum, life in Grafton, MA, choosing Tufts. Make this session your own.

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

8:00 pm EDT

Link: https://tufts.zoom.us/j/95125613281?pwd=VUMydStveXVhUUcrcTMwSzJaNjg4dz09

Last year’s panels covered topics such as “The Tufts Curriculum,” “Meet our Faculty,” and “The Application Process.” The complete catalog of the 2020 and 2021 panel recordings can be found on our website.

July 7, 2022

7pmET

The doctors are in and ready to share their personal SGU experiences with you – from life as an international medical student to a resident to a practicing doctor in the U.S.

This virtual event will showcase recent SGU graduates who were successful in obtaining a residency in the U.S . Our international graduates will be discussing their specialties and how their medical studies at SGU got them to where they are today.

In addition to the live Q&A, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one 30-minute virtual meeting with the graduate of their choice. 

Register here.

These presentations are hosted by WesternU's College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) located in Lebanon, Oregon. 

WesternU COMP-Northwest: "Medical School Mock Interviews"

(Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:00pm-8:00pm | PST)

Join us for a round of virtual medical school mock interviews. Current pre-med students will be mock interviewed live, followed by feedback and discussion with the panel. 

You may also see and register for additional upcoming events by visiting COMP-Northwest's Event Page.

The AAMC is pleased to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Aspiring Docs Blog! The design has been updated with a modern, streamlined design that focuses on what’s most important: our learners’ stories.

Since 2012, the Aspiring Docs blog has published over 300 posts from premeds, medical students, and residents to showcase nontraditional pathways to medicine. The blog features stories from career-changers, first-generation medical students, reapplicants, and more! Browse the site today to check out our new look and catch up on the most popular posts from this year.

Also, we’re always accepting new submissions. If you may be interested in blogging, you can email us at aspiringdocs@aamc.org for more information.